Intel Celeron 2.53Ghz is so slow!

[Veljko Pantic]

Why is my computer so slow,i bought it last year and i use it only for internet.I see that it uses 100% of CPU.It is so slow,i have 2gb ram.What should i do?I have windows 7 starter,should i install some older version?Thanks 😉

 

[bumnut53]

You could try reinstalling a fresh copy of Windows, it should make a difference. Adding some more RAM would also help. Unfortuanetly Celerons are budget processors and can be slow.

 

[ethereal essence]

if your computer still isn't running like it used to after reinstalling windows, try cleaning out the dust from the heatsinks, you might possibly need to reapply thermal paste as well.

 

[mdd1963]

2 GB of RAM is pathetic even for Windows 7...

the 100% cpu usage, however, could be caused by legit updates, or, malware...

Make sure all updates are done before evaluating cpu usage...

after updates are all done/applied, look to see what tasks show in task manager/processes

alter your msconfig to disable startup of everything you truly do not need...

If 32 bit windows, try to up your config to 4 GB, and if 64 bit, 6-8 GB performs well...

A quick pass with Malwarebytes ANtimalware might show/remove anything running that ought not to be..(i.e., junk/malware)

 

[reimuhakurei32]

The Intel Celeron processors are the budget processors that Intel makes, sometimes they are slow like it happens to my PC all the time. Try replacing yours with a better processor like the Pentium and Core processors for your computer, or your laptop.